They kill microbes that cause spoilage if allowed to grow unchecked.

However, they are not required for refrigerators because unattended disconnection could cause spoilage of food, nor for garbage disposals.

This process heats foods to destroy pathogens, microorganisms and enzymes that may cause spoilage.

Inattention to time and temperature causes spoilage.

This does not cause spoilage, but actually forms an external "crust" on the meat's surface, which is trimmed off when the meat is prepared for cooking.

Sucrose esters keep moisture from causing spoilage, and proper acidity holds bacteria at bay.

As a result, the microbes die, or can no longer multiply causing illness or spoilage.

Pasteur was asked to help identify wine quality control issues that caused spoilage and other faults.

By lowering pH, these create a hostile environment for competing bacteria that might cause spoilage.

Pasteurization may not kill some resistant bacteria, which can eventually cause souring and spoilage of fresh milk.